Dominic LeBlanc
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“and is confirming that measures to promote French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future US trade actions”
Dominic LeBlanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
LeBlanc said in a post on X that the US withdrew some demands around French labelling requirements and confirmed protections for French language and Canadian culture.
“We look forward to further constructive US clarifications on their other positions, which would create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canadian sovereignty”
Dominic LeBlanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
LeBlanc said Canada looks forward to further US clarifications that could create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
“have more work to do”
Dominic LeBlanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Dominic LeBlanc commented on trade negotiations as he left a meeting ahead of a deadline to finalize a trade deal.
“Our job is not finished.”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Dominic LeBlanc told reporters that trade negotiators had more work to finish.
“We're going to continue working up until the last minute,”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Dominic LeBlanc spoke to reporters regarding ongoing trade negotiations with US counterparts.
“We’re very close, we continue to make progress and we’re going to stay here and do the work that is necessary until we get to that point,”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-22
Dominic LeBlanc expressed optimism to reporters after meeting with U.S. trade officials.
“We continue to make progress, and we're going to stay here and do the work that's necessary until we get to that point.”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Dominic LeBlanc spoke to reporters regarding ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada.
“Canadians expect us to get a deal that's in the economic interest of Canada and Canadian workers,”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Dominic LeBlanc discussed Canadian expectations for the bilateral trade deal.
“As negotiations are still ongoing and we are working collectively with the U.S. administration towards a finalized agreement, we will not provide further comments,”
Dominic LeBlanc · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
LeBlanc declined to confirm a reduction in U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs in a text to CNBC.